‘90210’ actor Joe E. Tata, who played Peach Pit owner Nat, dies at 85

“He may have been in the back of many scenes, but he was a leading force, especially to us guys, on how to appreciate the gift that 90210 was.”

'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A spicy, surprising double whammy

Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps for another other two-course culinary gauntlet (or another pair of back-to-back episodes, whichever you prefer). First, the top 10 chefs must make haute cuisine out of convenience-store food in “Gas Station Gourmet,” then they take a peppery page from a previous champion’s book in “Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt.”

'Cars' Porsche 911 sold for $3.6 million at charity auction

A one-of-a-kind Porsche designed as a tribute to a beloved cartoon character has been auctioned for an astonishing amount.

Texas church to pay damages to 'Hamilton' after unauthorized performance

A spokesperson for Hamilton says the money will be donated to the South Texas Equality Project, which offers support for the LGBTQ community in the Rio Grande Valley.

Kanye West won't face charges in alleged DTLA altercation with fan

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, will not face charges stemming from a January incident in which he allegedly punched a fan in the face who asked for his autograph in downtown Los Angeles.

MoviePass relaunch: Movie subscription service returns on Labor Day with plans starting at $10 a month

Movie fans can sign up for free to join a waitlist to get the service beginning on August 25. The company, which once had millions of subscribers, is making a comeback after temporarily shutting down in 2019.

Record label severs ties with FN Meka: What you should know about the AI-powered virtual rapper

Amid mounting controversy, officials with Capitol Records say they have severed ties with a virtual rapper that they have signed just days prior. Here's what you need to know about FN Meka, virtual artists, and the controversy surrounding the concept.

Taylor Swift course to be offered at University of Texas

The UT brand-new course for Fall 2022, “Literary Contests and Contexts — The Taylor Swift Songbook,” will be taught by Dr. Elizabeth Scala.

Kardashians, Sylvester Stallone among celebrities accused of wasting water amid drought

The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District has sent warning notices to more than 2,000 of its customers - including a few celebrities - who have exceeded their monthly water budgets.

‘ParaNorman’ at 10: A spooky, progressive animated trailblazer

“ParaNorman” took a big swing with its message of acceptance — but the real home run was made with the character Mitch. In a time when many were begging Disney to make greater strides with LGBTQ+ representation in their features (a plea that’s still being made), stop-motion anitmation studio Laika broke new ground.